Broad Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.15° N 64.48° W

Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
18.4°C
2.8° 

Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broad Cove surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SE swell with 373 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 25th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 26th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk Broad Cove for the next couple of weeks. It’s a real rollercoaster ride, but there are a few solid sessions hiding in there.

First thing, the water is sitting at 65°F, which is a good 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’re in for a treat on the comfort front.

The beginning of the week is pretty flat and messy. Monday and Tuesday have tiny waves and cross-onshore winds making a mess of things. Tuesday morning though, there’s a moment of glassy flatness, but the swell is only 3ft from the SSE with a short 6-second period – very weak energy (78). Not a goer.

The first real standout is Wednesday, 26 August morning. The swell jumps to a clean 5ft from the SE, with a 10-second period (378 energy – moderate), and a light cross-offshore wind from the WSW. That’s a proper point break session with good shape and decent power. It’s the best of the first week by a long shot.

Then we hit a quiet patch through to the end of August. Small, choppy, onshore slop mostly. Saturday morning (29 August) offers a clean window with a light offshore NW wind, but waves are only 2ft. It’s rideable but nothing special.

Now, into the second week, things get interesting. Monday 31 August morning brings just 1ft of swell, but check out the period – 19 seconds! That’s a very long period groundswell from the SE. The energy is moderate (156), and the wind is light cross-offshore. That kind of period can be a bit weird at beach breaks, but here at the point, it should set up some nice, long lines with plenty of time between sets. Tuesday 1 September morning is also a solid call: 2ft from the SE with a 15-second period, clean offshore NW wind at 9 mph (274 energy). That’s a session for the early birds.

The big pulse hits on Thursday 3 September and Friday 4 September. Swell jumps to 6ft – 8ft from the SSE, with a period of 15-16 seconds – massive, long-period groundswell. Wave energy is extreme (1393 up to 3691). The problem is the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, so the quality is blown out. Only expert surfers should be out there at that size, and the conditions will be challenging.

The swell drops again for the weekend, with Sunday 6 September morning offering a clean offshore NW wind and 3ft of swell from the E at 10 seconds. Not huge, but clean and fun.

Bottom line: Your best bets for clean, quality waves are Wednesday 26 August morning for the first week, and Tuesday 1 September morning for a clean, long-period session. The big stuff in early September is for experts only, and this point can get busy (often crowded), so set your alarm.

Catch you in the water,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
6:39PM1.49m
7:25AM1.34m
7:25PM1.55m
8:05AM1.43m
8:06PM1.61m
8:41AM1.51m
8:46PM1.65m
9:16AM1.59m
9:24PM1.67m
9:51AM1.66m
10:03PM1.66m
10:27AM1.71m
10:43PM1.64m
Low Tide
12:25PM0.59m
1:13AM0.38m
1:13PM0.52m
1:53AM0.31m
1:57PM0.44m
2:30AM0.25m
2:38PM0.37m
3:05AM0.20m
3:18PM0.30m
3:39AM0.18m
3:57PM0.25m
4:14AM0.18m
4:37PM0.21m
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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